Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Roberto Santana Jr.

Oct 9, 2016

Roberto Santana, Jr., a resident of the area, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2016.  He was 32.   Roberto was born in Bronx, NY December 17, 1983.  Before moving to Bradenton with his family, he was a former resident of Liberty, NY.

Roberto was a genuine family man.  He enjoyed spending time with his fiancé and children,...

Charles Edward Smith, Jr.

Oct 8, 2016

Charles Edward Smith, Jr., 91, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away October 8, 2016 at the Westminster Towers of Bradenton Healthcare Center.

Charles was born on March 10, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles Edward Sr., and Catherine (Plattner) Smith. He served his country faithfully during World War II by serving with the United States...

Chase Andrew Cline

Oct 8, 2016

Chase Andrew Cline, 24, Bradenton, passed away October 8, 2016. He was born July 20, 1992 in Bradenton, and was a member of the Class of 2012 of Manatee High School. He was working locally as a security guard. Chase also attended the Bayside Community Church West Campus. Survived by his loving parents, Al. & Lori Lynn Cline of...

Jason Allen Anspach

Oct 6, 2016

Jason Allen Anspach, 27, Bradenton, passed away October 6, 2016.

He is survived by his loving family.

Private family services.

Private Family Services Shanon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton FL 34209

Deputy Fire Chief Larry Stewart, B.F.D. - Retired

Oct 5, 2016

Deputy Fire Chief Larry Stewart, B.F.D.-Retired, 80, Bradenton, passed away October 5, 2016.

Larry was born July 25, 1936 in Rives Junction, Michigan to the late William and Donna Stewart. He has been a resident of Manatee County for over 59 years.

He served with the National Guard following the Korean Conflict. Larry was retired...

Robert John Walters

Oct 2, 2016

Robert J. Walters, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 2, 2016.

He is survived by his parents Mark and Debora Walters, siblings Mark, Sally, and Raymond, 6 nieces and nephews as well as many loving extended family members and friends.

Robby was loved and cherished by all and will be greatly missed.

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James Lamar Douglas

Sep 29, 2016

James Lamar Douglas, 71, Bradenton, passed away September 29, 2016 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

James was born on December 28, 1944 in Bradenton to the late James Thaxton and Doris (Lockhart) Douglas. He grew up in Bradenton, and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Army. While serving...

Gail K. French

Sep 26, 2016

Gail K. French, 82 of Myakka City, formerly of Bradenton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Palmetto.

Gail was born on August 12, 1934 in Hamilton, New York to the late Mortimer and Ivah Maude (Lloyd) Karpp. She moved to Manatee County in the mid 1970’s coming from Indiana. Upon...

Minnie Stephens

Sep 24, 2016

Minnie Stephens, 96, Bradenton, passed away September 24, 2016.

Minnie was born on June 24, 1920 in Lyons, Georgia to the late Sidney Albert and Daisy (O'Neal) Stephens. She has been a resident of Bradenton since 1939.

Locally she was a homemaker and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bradenton where she...

Eloise Prince Gallery

Sep 21, 2016

Eloise Prince Gallery, 89, of Bradenton, was born on January 7, 1927 and went safely home to be with her Lord, September 21, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim, and survived by her son, Jim (Sue) Gallery III, daughters Patti (Steve) Trinkle and Jan Bell; six grandchildren: Julie (Jonathan), James Greison, Sarah...

Virginia F. Crocker

Sep 12, 2016

Virginia F. Crocker, 81, Palmetto, passed away September 12, 2016. She was born November 9, 1934 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late George and Florence (Akroyd) Lundy. Virginia came to Manatee County in 1988 coming from Hazel Park, MI.

She was a member of the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary of Post 2488, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary of...

Frank Bradley Holcomb

Sep 11, 2016

Frank Bradley Holcomb, 71, of Bradenton, passed away on September 11, 2016.

Born on August 31, 1945 in Hartford Ct to Jenny Almira Holcomb Lewison and Burton Holcomb.

Frank attended Mt. Everett High School and was a basketball All-Star at Western Massachusetts High School. He also attended San Diego University.

Proudly served in...

Franz-Erich Brunath

Sep 6, 2016

Franz-Erich Brunath, 56, of Bradenton, passed away on September 6, 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife; Barbara, daughter; Heather, brother; Rudy and sister in law; Debbie.

Private Family Services Ss Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church 2850 75th St W Bradenton FL 34209

Gramer Dixie Foster

Sep 4, 2016

Gramer Dixie Foster, 89, Bradenton, passed away Sept. 4, 2016.

Gramer was born on June 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Pilot with North Central Airlines, then Pilot and Senior Vice President of Flight Operations  with Republic Airlines, and Pilot and Senior Vice-President of  Maintenance and Engineering with Northwest Airlines with 32 ½ years of...

Jeanne Spagnolo

Sep 2, 2016

Wynema Jeanne Spagnolo, 97, of Bradenton, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.

Jeanne was born on November 25, 1918 in Marion, Indiana to the late Russell A. and Edith (McMillan) Weesner. She has been a resident of Bradenton since the mid 1970’s coming here from South Bend, Indiana. While living...

Gary Lee Parrish

Sep 2, 2016

Gary Lee Parrish, 72 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away September 2, 2016 at the Bradenton Healthcare Nursing Home in Bradenton.

Gary was born on February 3, 1944 in Manistique, Michigan to the late William and Anna Parrish. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Navy. Following his military service he worked as a...

Jaime Cabal, Jr.

Aug 27, 2016

Jaime Cabal, Jr., 69 of Bradenton, passed away August 27, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Jaime was born on March 8, 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He was a lifelong resident of Florida, and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd...

Louis D. Figari

Aug 25, 2016

Louis D. Figari, a long time resident of Holmes Beach, passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2016.

He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 15, 1950 to Marie and Louis Figari Sr.  He lived in Closter (Bergen County), NJ for 32 years where he attended Northern Valley Regional High School.  He graduated from LaSalle University...

Richard Thomas Sconyers

Aug 23, 2016

Richard Thomas Sconyers, 26, of Bradenton, passed away on August 23, 2016.

He is survived by his son Roman, fiance' Lindsey Cox, father Samuel (Jodi) Sconyers,  sisters; Brittany Sconyers, Tiffany Sconyers, Jewelee Sconyers, Savannah Sconyers, Dakota Sconyers, Dana Kirkland,  brothers; Petronilo Marin, Miguel Marin, Dalon Sconyers, Jody Ferrell, Jonathan Ferrell, Marty Nieto, David Kirkland,  grandparents; Linda (Mencho)...

Matthew Tyler Hendricks

Aug 22, 2016

Matthew Tyler Hendricks, 27 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away suddenly August 22, 2016 in Palmetto.

Matthew was born on June 20, 1989 in Bradenton, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He worked locally in the construction field and attended the Church of the Cross in Bradenton.

Survived by his significant other; Brittany...